David Redfern/Redferns The ongoing debate about which of Aretha Franklin‘s multiple wills should be used to determine the handling of some of her estate has come to and end. The Associated Press reports that Michigan Judge Jennifer Callaghan awarded the late star’s real estate to her sons, citing a handwritten will from 2014 that was found between couch cushions. The more recent will overrides…
Ricky Vigil M/Justin E Palmer/GC Images Diddy, born Sean Combs, has stepped done from his role as chairman of REVOLT. The resignation comes amid sexual abuse accusations against him. A statement released by REVOLT on Tuesday, November 28, reads, “Sean Combs has stepped down from his position as chairman of REVOLT. While Mr. Combs has previously had no operational or…
Geneva Club/Roc Nation Records TriStar Pictures has released the official trailer for Jeymes Samuel‘s upcoming feature, The Book of Clarence. It’s a reimagined take on the classic biblical epic, a story about a “nobody” named Clarence (LaKeith Stanfield) who’s on a mission to make a better life for himself and those around him. “Captivated by the power and glory…
Live Nation Busta Rhymes is headed on tour. In support of his new album, Blockbusta, the rapper announced his North American multicity road show. After kicking off in San Francisco on March 13, Busta will travel to Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Boston, Toronto, Nashville and more, before ending with a homecoming concert in Brooklyn on April 21.…
Catherine Powell/Getty Images for MTV Tiffany Haddish has broken her silence after her second DUI arrest in Beverly Hills, California on Friday, November 24. “I’m going to get some help so I can learn balance and boundaries,” Haddish, 43, told Entertainment Tonight on Monday, after allegedly falling asleep at the wheel, adding, “this will never…
Sergione Infuso/Corbis via Getty Images 50 Cent‘s debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin’, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, surpassing the hopes he had for the record. “If you had asked me to make a wish in 2003, I would’ve just wish that my music was a hit,” he tells Apple Music’s Rebecca Judd, noting he didn’t…
Warner Bros. Pictures The Color Purple will drop on Christmas alongside an accompanying soundtrack. Like the film, the album is packed with appearances from a slew of today’s A-list stars, with Quincy Jones and Scott Standers serving as executive producers. A teaser shared on the movie’s Instagram page Monday reveals that Megan Thee Stallion, Mary J. Blige, Keyshia Cole, Coco Jones, Jorja Smith, Missy Elliott and Usher are among those behind…
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Webby Awards Variety has revealed the 25 biggest songs of the year, and the list includes hits from some hip-hop and R&B acts. SZA‘s “Kill Bill” came in strong at #2, while her track “Snooze” landed at #10. The Weeknd, who also made the top 10, secured the seventh position with his song “Die…
Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET Nick Cannon is ready to take on his annual role of St. Nick during the holiday season, which happens to be his “favorite time of the year.” Speaking to ET backstage at the 2023 Soul Train Awards, he talked about making the season special for his 12 children. “Saint Nick will be in every…
Courtesy of Live Nation Urban Gospel artists will unite for another iteration of Kirk Franklin‘s Exodus Music & Arts Festival this spring. The festival will return to Dallas’ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory May 25-26, continuing its goal of spotlighting gospel music, its culture and its superstars. So far, Kirk will double as host and headlining performer;…
